[Federal Register Volume 59, Number 65 (Tuesday, April 5, 1994)] [Unknown Section] [Page 0] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 94-8131] Federal Register / Vol. 59, No. 65 / Tuesday, April 5, 1994 / [[Page Unknown]] [Federal Register: April 5, 1994] VOL. 59, NO. 65 Tuesday, April 5, 1994 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Office of the Secretary 7 CFR Part 7 RIN 0560-AD46 Selection and Functions of Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation State, County and Community Committees AGENCY: Office of the Secretary, USDA. ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: This final rule amends the regulations to change the number of consecutive terms of a county committee member. This amendment is required by section 8(b) of the Soil Conservation and Domestic Allotment Act, as amended. This action will allow a person elected to be a national officer or State president of the National Association of Farmer Elected Committeemen to serve four consecutive terms. EFFECTIVE DATE: April 5, 1994. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Karl V. Choice, Assistant to the Director, Cotton, Grain, and Rice Price Support Division, Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), P.O. Box 2415, Washington, DC 20013-2415, telephone 202-720- 8782. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Executive Order 12866 This final rule is issued in conformance with Executive Order 12866 and has been determined not to be a ``significant regulatory action.'' Based on information complied by USDA, it has been determined that this final rule: (1) Would have an effect on the economy of less than $100 million; (2) Would not adversely affect in a material way the economy, a sector of the economy, productivity, competition, jobs, the environment, public health or safety, or State, local, or tribal governments or communities; (3) Would not create a serious inconsistency or otherwise interfere with an action taken or planned by another agency; (4) Would not alter the budgetary impact of entitlements, grants, user fees, or loan programs or rights and obligations of recipients thereof; and (5) Would not raise novel legal or policy issues arising out of legal mandates, the President's priorities, or principles set forth in Executive Order 12866. Regulatory Flexibility Act It has been determined that the Regulatory Flexibility Act is not applicable to this final rule since the Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service is not required by 5 U.S.C. 553 or any other provision of law to publish a notice of proposed rulemaking with respect to the subject matter of this rule. Regulatory Impact Analysis It has been determined that a Regulatory Impact Analysis is not required for the changes which are made by this final rule. Executive Order 12372 This program/activity is not subject to the provisions of Executive Order 12372 which requires intergovernmental consultation with State and local officials. See the Notice related to 7 CFR part 3015, subpart V, published at 48 FR 29115 (June 24, 1983). Executive Order 12778 This rule has been reviewed in accordance with Executive Order 12778. The provisions of the rule do not preempt State laws, are not retroactive, and do not involve administrative appeals. Environmental Evaluation Neither an environmental assessment nor an environmental impact statement is needed. Paperwork Reduction Act This amendment to 7 CFR part 7 does not impose any new or revised information collection or recordkeeping requirements on the public. Background This final rule amends regulations at 7 CFR 7.15(b)(11) to comply with section 8(b) of the Soil Conservation and Domestic Allotment Act, as amended, which provides that a person elected to be a national officer or State President of the National Association of Farmer Elected Committeemen shall be limited to four consecutive terms. This rule relates to Agency organization, procedure, and practice; therefore, neither public notice nor public comment is required. Since this amendment relates to Agency management and procedure, it has been determined that no further public rulemaking is required. Accordingly, this rule shall become effective upon the date of publication in the Federal Register. List of Subjects in 7 CFR Part 7 Agriculture. Accordingly, 7 CFR Part 7 is amended as follows: PART 7--SELECTION AND FUNCTIONS OF AGRICULTURAL STABILIZATION AND CONSERVATION STATE, COUNTY AND COMMUNITY COMMITTEES 1. The authority citation for 7 CFR part 7 continues to read as follows: Authority: Secs. 4 and 8 of the Soil Conservation and Domestic Allotment Act, as amended; 49 Stat. 164 and 1149, as amended (16 U.S.C. 590d and 590h). 2. Section 7.15 is amended by revising paragraph (b)(11) to read as follows: Sec. 7.15 Eligibility requirements of county committee members, community committee members, and delegates. (b) * * * (11) If the office is that of county committee member, not have served three consecutive terms as county committee member just prior to the current election, except that: (i) Any partial term served by an alternate who filled a permanent vacancy on the county committee, shall not count toward this three term limitation; and (ii) In the case of a person elected to be a national officer or State president of the National Association of Farmer Elected Committeemen, the limitation shall be four consecutive terms. Signed at Washington, DC, on March 28, 1994. Michael Espy, Secretary of Agriculture. [FR Doc. 94-8131 Filed 4-4-94; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410-05-P